Sagittaria pygmaea

Sagittaria pygmaea

Native to:
China | Hainan | India | Japan | Korea | Nansei-shoto | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Alismataceae
Genus:
Sagittaria
Species:
Sagittaria pygmaea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, aquatic insects

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification; sow in moist soil and keep warm after stratification.

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